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I have this Dutch pill box, dated 1823, but the maker's mark was poorly stamped. I believe the top left hand initial is an 'I' and the letter below it is a 'W'. The other two letters are indistiguishable to me. Minerva's head gives no clue to the assay office either. Can anyone help identify this maker and the town? Many thanks in advance.

Hi SilverK,

To me the maker's mark appears to be IV above W with clover for: Jacob van Wijk SR., registered in Amsterdam 1819-1846. Jacob van Wijk used 4 maker's mark and based upon IV above W with different variation of a clover.

Later this week I will be able to show you an image of his maker's marks.


Peter.

Hi Peter,

I think you're right. Now, looking at the mark from different angles with your attribution in mind, I can see the vestiges of a V and a clover. Thanks so much for your response. It's very kind of you to offer me an image of his marks as well, which I look forward to.

Regards,

Silverk.

Dear SilverK, as promised herewith the four known maker's marks of Jacob van Wijk Sr. Amsterdam 1819-1846
Drawings of his responsibility marks;



Best,

Peter

Dear Peter, that's really excellent, thanks. Looking at each and comparing closely with my mark, here's my thoughts on each one:

..26 - V overhangs W too much
..27 - Same issue as above and I can't see a dot above the I
..28 - this looks good; I, V and W all in the correct relative positions
..29 - Same issue as ..26.

So, another query solved beautifully.

Thanks again,

Silverk.